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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,510.75, 68,263.98 and 15,935.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,510.75, 68,263.98 and 15,935.22 is: 23,902.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,510.75 : 68,263.98 = 15,935.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,510.75/68,263.98 = 15,935.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,510.75x = 68,263.98 × 15,935.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,510.75x = 1,087,801,539.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,801,539.38/45,510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,902.08

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